Is Mequon, WI 53097 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Mequon is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 34% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #183 of 319 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Mequon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Mequon, WI 53097 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (36% then), homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $862,077. Overall, Mequon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Ozaukee County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Mequon ranks #183 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Belgium 53004 (20% sold over asking), while Mequon 53092 (63% sold over asking) and Cedarburg 53012 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Mequon real estate
Is Mequon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Mequon, WI 53097 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Mequon?
The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Mequon sell over asking?
34% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Mequon?
About 1.19% of a home’s value a year in Ozaukee County, or roughly $4,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Mequon?
The median sale price was $862,077 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $266 per square foot.
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